Sam Savage

Sam Savage (HM28PZ)

Location: Mineral Wells, TX 76067 Palo Pinto County
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N 32° 50.535', W 98° 4.973'

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Captive of the Comanches

Buried in the nearby Staggs Prairie Cemetery, Sam Savage (1861-1951) was a rancher, farmer, and champion fiddler. At the age of five, he survived a Comanche Indian raid on his father's farm in Parker County and lived in captivity with the Comanches for a time.

The attack on Bolin Savage's homestead occurred on March 2, 1866, and was followed by a raid on his brother's farm. Both Bolin and James Savage were killed. Sam Savage, his brother, and a cousin were taken captive by the Indians. A posse headed by Parker County Judge A.J. Hunter failed to overtake the Comanches. The children were discovered by trader John Fields in November 1866 and were ransomed for the sum of $414 at Fort Arbuckle, Oklahoma.

Sam Savage lived until the age of 90 to relate his experiences of life with the Indians. After a time, he and the other children adapted to their situation, learning the language and the use of a bow and arrow. In 1911, Sam Savage and the trader, John Fields, held a reunion during which many of the old tales were recounted.

Sam Savage married Arizona Pierce in 1881, and they lived in Palo Pinto County until their deaths.
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HM NumberHM28PZ
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Year Placed1986
Placed ByTexas Historical Commission
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Date Added Sunday, June 24th, 2018 at 10:03am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14S E 585826 N 3634171
Decimal Degrees32.84225000, -98.08288333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 50.535', W 98° 4.973'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 50' 32.1" N, 98° 4' 58.38" W
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Area Code(s)940, 817
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 3403 FM1821, Mineral Wells TX 76067, US
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